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Obsidian 16mm

This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated16mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
120
83rd percentile
Twist Weight
6.46
60th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1754 RPM
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.37"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
  • +Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $189 average)

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1754 RPM (12th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.46 (60th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Singles Players

Swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source). Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.